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Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon
2015
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- 30 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.6/5
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Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon is a board game released in 2015 for 2–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Leo Colovini and its main mechanics are Area Movement and Team-Based Game.
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About the game
The war is over, and the Greek ships are trying to return to their homeland after a long absence. They need to reach the Sacred Island to present offerings and prayers to the gods, but the irascible Poseidon will use all his power to prevent them from getting there. In Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon, one player takes the role of Poseidon, God of the Sea, while the others become navigators in search of the Sacred Island. Gameplay takes place on two copies of the same game board that are separated by the game box so that they are not visible to one another. The Poseidon player throws powerful storms against the Navigators, driving them off-course and confounding them so that they cannot reach the Sacred Island in time. Only Poseidon knows the real position of the ships as indicated on his copy of the game board. The navigators must sail through endless storms, blind to all around them, trying to gather clues to their whereabouts to stay on course. They also track the position of their ships on the game board, but the positions indicated are only a best guess — and they can become increasingly inaccurate as the game progresses. The navigators must use their wits to stay on course and reach the Sacred Island before the end of the game, while Poseidon wins by preventing them from reaching their destination.
Editions
- Odyssey: Wrath of PoseidonenAres Games2015
- Odyssey: Zorn des PoseidondeHeidelberger Spieleverlag2016
- Οδύσσεια: Επιστροφή στην ΙθάκηKaissa Chess & Games2016
- Odyssey: L'Ira di PoseidoneitAres Games, Devir2016
- Odyssey: A Ira de PoseidonDevir2016
- Odyssey: La Ira de PoseidónesAres Games, Devir2016
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Devir
- Kaissa Chess & Games
- Heidelberger Spieleverlag
- Ares Games
Questions and answers
Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon supports 2–5 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon for ages 13 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon belongs to these categories: Deduction, Nautical, and Mythology. Its main mechanics are Area Movement and Team-Based Game. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon are: Leo Colovini. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Odyssey: Wrath of Poseidon as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.